Neolithic Revolution & Side Effects

Question 0

what are the side effects of agriculture?

Answer 0

1. need tool to break up soil (shovel, hoe, etc.)
2. irrigation to water the field
3. tool to cut plants down (sickle or cythe)
4. grindstones to get rid of shells & grind into flour (ex. mortar & pestle)
5. pottery/ceramics to store grain

Question 1

what is the “Neolithic Revolution”?

Answer 1

when people change from hunters, gatherers, & nomads to farmers, herders, & sedentary people

Question 2

what are the side effects for domestication of animals?

Answer 2

1. fences/corrals were invented to keep animals contained
2. tack to ride animals
3. the wheel (most important invention!!)
4. dairy technology (ex. churn)
5. shearing devices, spindle/spinning wheel, & the loom

Question 3

what are the side effects of sedentism/sedentarism?

Answer 3

1. building technologies (ex. saw)
2. government / law
3. craft specialization / trade
4. writing
5. war
6. epidemic diseases